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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
4
A contested board of health decision prompts council to seek appellate review. The piece notes tension between reform advocates and the old board, and comments on governance and accountability within city politics, referencing corruption concerns in St. Louis.
A Texas weather note links snow in Texas to the dangers of continuing the anthracite coal strike. It argues the United States should not seize coal mine ownership but ensure coal reaches those in need promptly.
The Ohio legislature urges the president to appoint receivers for the Pennsylvania coal mines, arguing the initiative should originate from Pennsylvania authorities. This move aims to stabilize operations and address labor and production concerns.
Observers note that concessions ending the West Virginia miners strike could halt the Pennsylvania walkout as well. If WV operators can grant terms, it is reasonable to infer that the Pennsylvania operators could do the same and resolve the dispute.
Wesley Kniss, longtime agent for United States Express Company, died suddenly at his Harrison Street home at 8 p.m. Tuesday of apoplexy. Raised in the city, he was known for a devoted life and kind generosity, having been in his office Monday before his illness.
The Crescent News mocks Judge W A Hubbard for ruling against the old board of health and its reform agenda. Democrats celebrate while the old board faced court scrutiny over wasteful, self serving policies and indifference to reform.
Defiance resident Otto Wagner of 407 Highlands Street testifies to Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a strong general tonic that builds up nerves and overall strength. He recommends the medicine and notes it is sold for 50 cents a box with the signature of A W Chase on each package.
The advertisement touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a natural remedy for looseness of the bowels, claiming it provides relief and is kept handy for use, reflecting 19th century medical marketing.
Southerton Mrs America Welton received her money for the damages to her house from the explosion of the locomotive at Continental. Lawrence Gilts visited his father A Gilts Tuesday. Samuel Sanford bought a new horse. Neighbors attended Master Fred Mansfield's funeral Tuesday. A.H. Hitnear of Rice is rheumatic. R Alkhei recovering from pneumonia. Conrad Donges and wife visited Defiance Saturday on business. Hogs shipped to Defiance Saturday. Chas Hill and wife delivered apples to the cider press Friday. Lee is drilling a well for H Myers.
Gottleib Wahl cut corn for Peter March last week. Miss Flo Scott and Miss Mary Upthegrove visited Mrs A Peck Friday. Mrs Henry Mars house visited Mrs A Scott Saturday. A Scots was trucking tile from Wisterman last week. Gottleib Wahl and wife Clara were in Paulding Saturday and Sunday. John Bates of Holgate, formerly of this place, reported in Defiance. Peck bought John Bates farm, 20 acres, for 1400 dollars. Miss Mary Upthegrove called on Miss Emma Wahl Sunday. Mr and Mrs A Peck were in Holgate Saturday. A Scott had his barn spouted last week. Minnie and Katie Wahl visited Fred March last week. Mat Hair plans to move his family north of Defiance mid month.
Wm E Gaylord returns to Akron after visiting parents. Meil Adams heads to Mississippi to take a job as elocution teacher. Myers to auction household goods Thursday then Jack Myers and wife move in to fulfill will terms. B D Mossholder reports milk supply down 50 percent due to heavy rains.
Too much rain for potato digging. May Hancock and family visit in Defiance area. Geo Carver and sons Otis and Virgil visit Abe Gorrell in Glenburg. Dan Partee chats with neighbors Saturday. Little Mollie Shriner gravely ill with typhoid fever under Dr Replogle care. Roy Johnson in Defiance. Olie Denninger returns to Seneca. Dora Shriner visits brother. John Meyer drives to Defiance.
Despite bad weather, Mark Center hosted a gala event as a large delegation left for the GAR encampment in Washington. Special cars carried numerous residents and companions from Sherwood, Paulding, Milford, Custar, and nearby areas including John Smith, Roy Rock, Henry White and wife, and many others.
Peter Walters and Alex Horn of Hicksville along with Mrs Effie Hires of Shelby and others are listed among 62 passengers from the area. Ollie Elder visited Hicksville Sunday with her sister Mrs Aurban Hull. Coretta Miller of Defiance teaching at Nebo called on friends. Marguerite Wagner of The Bend visiting her children here this aisle. Mr Schleisser of Okolona visiting his son George. Will Heber and Mr Simmons of Sherwood were in town Monday.
Farmers await better sowing and harvest times as rain delays wheat sowing corn cutting and clover threshing. L E Conkey visited Washington promising a handshake with the president. Wm Shanklin remodels his Milford township home and Aunt Fanny Foote bruises her foot in an accident. Nellie Blair’s 37th birthday party near Oct Street includes Geo Winn and family and several neighbors.
The Defiance Home Saving and Loan Association will for a time receive money on deposit, for which certificates will be issued, drawing interest from date, payable January first and July first. Loans on farm security, at six per cent per annum. No commission, small expense. dItwtf C. B. Squire, Sec'y.
General agent for a progressive, established Oldline Life Insurance firm seeks renewal of business in United States. The premier address agency rector in Cincinnati Ohio aims to expand reliable, steady coverage and renew corporate ties with the company.
Sunday services announced with Rev Chas R Davenport resuming duties for the third year at the local place. Rev John A Hootman preached Sunday evening. John R Norway of Cleveland spent Sunday with parents Mr and Mrs J Norway. L E Conkey and Clark Rice traveled to Washington DC for the national encampment. Joe Spyer and Clyde Norway visited Defiance Monday.
Germany Tiffin Mr and Mrs Fred Sigg visited their daughter Mrs Wm Kutzley ton DC Alfred Sigg cut corn for Wm Kammeyer last week Rev S L Roberts of Fulton county will preach at the M E church Sunday and at St Johns M E church next Sunday Edward Gates wedding near West Unity attended by several couples G A R encampment at Washingwill Partee attends and more local movements include D A Overly calf purchases Palmer moves Greiger house Oct 61p Will Stewart Henry Miller Mary Stock Frank Cameron.
Mary Davis born April 6, 1809 in Luzern Co Pennsylvania. She married Samuel Bidlack in 1824 and moved to Delaware Co Ohio then to Defiance Co in 1848 with 11 children. She died September 28 1902 at age 93 after a long Christian life with the U B Church. Burial at Webb Cemetery Bean Creek Chapel.
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